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The 68-Year-Old Has Lost His Fight with Cancer

Oct 02, 2017By Christopher Roberts

Modern soul legend Charles Bradley passed away just over a week ago. The 68-year-old lost his battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall and halted touring. After undergoing treatment, he was given a clean bill of health and was back on the road earlier this year. But the cancer returned and spread to his liver and in September he cancelled tour dates again due to his illness. More

Healthcare and Taxes (Plus Charles Bradley and The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die)

Sep 29, 2017By Stephen Mayne

Debating healthcare is back, because efforts to destroy it won't seem to go away. On top of the latest attempts to replace Obamacare, we have updates on tax, German elections, unity concerts, Stevie Wonder on one knee, and the passing of Charles Bradley.More

The 68-Year-Old Has Lost His Fight with Cancer

Sep 23, 2017By Christopher Roberts

We are very sad to report that modern soul legend Charles Bradley has died. The 68-year-old has lost his battle with cancer today. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall and halted touring. After undergoing treatment, he was given a clean bill of health and was back on the road earlier this year. More

Three Nights in Broomfield, CO Also to Feature Charles Bradley and tUnE-yArDs

Aug 07, 2017By Christopher Roberts

My Morning Jacket have announced three shows at the end of the year leading up to New Year's Eve. They go down December 29, 30, and 31 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, CO and each will feature a different special guest. More

“I will fight through this like I’ve fought through the many other obstacles in my life.”

Oct 04, 2016By Christopher Roberts

We are sad to report that modern soul legend Charles Bradley has been forced to cancel his tour because doctors have found a cancerous tumor in his stomach. The 67-year-old, who earlier this year released his third album, Changes, via Daptone and Dunham, has issued a statement regarding his illness. More

Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our May/June 2016 issue (out May, June, and into July), which has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon. It will also soon be available digitally via Under the Radar's app, and the magazine apps Zinio, Readly, and Readbug. The issue features M83 on the cover. More

Changes Out Now via Daptone/Dunham

Apr 21, 2016By Christopher Roberts

Last night Charles Bradley stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The former James Brown impersonator has become a modern soul icon in his own right, even if it's later in his life that he's found success. Last night he performed "Ain't It a Sin," a track from his recently released third album, Changes, which is out now on Daptone and Dunham. More

FYF Fest has announced its 2016 lineup and it's another impressive one. The event is due to take place August 27 and 28 at LA Sports Arena and Exposition Park. Saturday will be headlined by Kendrick Lamar and Tame Impala and Sunday will be headlined by LCD Soundsystem (who seem to be playing every festival this year) and Grace Jones. More

Reviews

Changes

Daptone/Dunham

Apr 01, 2016By Matthew Berlyant

The story of Charles Bradley is a quintessentially American one. As chronicled in the excellent documentary Soul of America, he was down on his luck until he was discovered as a James Brown impersonator, becoming the unlikeliest of stars at age 65. Bradley is now on his third album, Changes, and is backed by The Extraordinaires, who replace The Menahan Street Band. More

Having survived the first two nights of SXSW and Under the Radar's first two days parties, despite a crying newborn back in our hotel room, I ventured out into the Austin night yet again. Here is a recap of what I saw Thursday and Friday night of SXSW 2013, including sets by TOY, Charles Bradley, Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, Telekinesis, Akron/Family's Cy Dune with 30 drummers, Savages, Youth Lagoon, and more. More

Øya Day Four: The War on Drugs, Best Coast, First Aid Kit, Bon Iver and More

Øya, day four. The best way to avoid jet lag is to never sleep—but by this point I was experiencing a new sensation: festival lag. On the way to the day’s events, I passed a man in the hotel lobby, sleeping soundly in a small nest of beanbag chairs. He is my spirit animal. More